Category Archives: News
LISTEN: Kevin Breheny on Byers and Co
February 26, 2024 - Kevin Breheny joined Byers & Co. to talk about weather, college basketball, live music, life in Florida, Soy City Buzz, and politics. Listen to the podcast now!
Feb 26, 2024
IDPH allowing schools to administer Naloxone to counter opioid overdoses
February 25, 2024 - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has issued an updated standing order allowing schools to keep a supply of medications like naloxone on hand, and also permitting sch...
Feb 25, 2024 Pharmacy Images / Unsplash
Red Cross looking for volunteers for "Sound the Alarm" campaign
February 25, 2025 - The American Red Cross of Illinois is calling for the volunteers to join the national Sound the Alarm initiative, aiming to install 50,000 free smoke alarms in at-risk communities ...
Feb 25, 2024 Jenn Durfey / CC
State Treasurer's Office Generates Over $3 Billion in Investment Earnings
February 25, 2024 - The Illinois State Treasurer's Office led by Treasurer Michael Frerichs has generated over 3 billion in investment earnings from the state investment portfolio. In addition, the Il...
Feb 25, 2024
Brush College Road to begin extensive closure tomorrow
February 24, 2024 - Just a reminder to make changes to your commute beginning Monday if you normally utilize Brush College Road. Brush College Road between Olive St. and Hickory St. (the underpass) wi...
Feb 25, 2024
$2 million in state grants available to local farmers to address food infrastructure in IL
February 25, 2025 - Many Illinois local farmers have lined up for a taste of new state funding aimed at making it easier to get their products to market. Illinois Stewardship Alliance has announced th...
Feb 25, 2024 Alabama Extension
Time running out for non-profits to apply for "Places and Neighborhoods" Grant
February 25, 2024 -Time is running out to apply for the Community Foundation of Macon County's Places & Neighborhoods fund, a new $100,000 funding opportunity that is part of the $1 million grant ...
Feb 25, 2024
LISTEN: YMCA's Angela Foulke on Byers & Co
February 23, 2024 - Angela Foulke of the Decatur Family YMCA joined Byers & Co to talk about lifeguard certification, swim lessons, Livestrong, cross stitching, collecting, sports memorabilia, and...
Feb 23, 2024
LISTEN: DPS's Ariel Allen on Byers & Co
February 23, 2024 - Ariel Allen of DPS61 joined Byers & Co to talk about the DPS Career Expo and the jobs available in the school district. Listen to the podcast now!
Feb 23, 2024
LISTEN: Millikin's Dr. William McClain on Byers & Co
February 23, 2024 - Dr. William McClain of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to talk about the Millikin Decatur Symphony Orchestra's Masterworks III: Dreams, Fantasies, and Young Artists conce...
Feb 23, 2024